Is this all because of the next baffe...'23 Goals 13 assists → 0G 3 assists' Worst slump, 270 billion Real Superstars collapse

Oct 27, 2024

Is Carlo Ancelotti really using Jude Bellingham correctly.

Real Madrid suffered a 0-4 disaster in the 11th round of Spain's La Liga in the 2024-2025 season against Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain, at 4 a.m. on the 27th (Korea time). The defeat widened Real's gap with No. 1 Barcelona by six points.

It was a shocking disaster. Last season, Real strengthened its power by embracing a mega-mogul named Kylian Mbappe after reaching the top of Europe. Barcelona, on the other hand, has not changed significantly under coach Han Ji-flick.

It was Real that did not have any effect on Mbappe's recruitment. Mbappe made a good move, but it didn't work at all as he stopped Barcelona's offside trap strategy. Another problem on this day was Bellingham's presence.

Bellingham, a central midfielder, was used in the position as a right winger on the day. He is a very versatile player, but there were clothes that didn't suit Bellingham either. Bellingham played full time and made only 15 attempts to pass. In other words, there was no involvement in the game at all.

Bellingham showed tremendous performance in 42 official games last season with 23 goals and 13 assists, but his presence in offense has been declining this season. On this day, Bellingham failed to show his strengths. In particular, Bellingham frequently sacrificed to hide Lucas Vazquez's defensive problems, not professional fullbacks.

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According to Real's passmap against El Clasico released by The Athletic in England, Bellingham's position is shocking. From the start of the game to the 18th minute of the second half, Bellingham's average positioning was virtually full-back. Vazquez went up to a higher position and was more frequently connected to central midfielder Federko Valverde. Bellingham was playing separately from other players except for his link to Vazquez.

After Mbappe was recruited, it was hard to erase the feeling that Bellingham was tactically on the surface, and the problem was evident due to the El Clasico disaster. Bellingham has not scored a goal in all tournaments. There are only three assists in playing 11 games. Compared to last season, he has become a substandard player.

It is important to solve the coexistence of Mbappe and Vinicius, but Ancelotti should also consider the tactical direction of saving Bellingham. He is ruining the superstar, who grew into the world's best central midfielder in his tactics last season, with his own hands. Even if Mbappe survives, if Bellingham continues its current slump, it will not be evaluated as successful in recruiting Mbappe.

In the case of last season, Bellingham was given freedom as a second striker or on the front line. The ability to solve with Vinicius in attack was immense. Bellingham is a player who has all his abilities, but his strengths come out more when he shows off his aggressive capabilities. If Bellingham is used only as a tool to erase the team's defensive problems, there is no reason to put Bellingham in the position.

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Is this all because of the next baffe...'23 Goals 13 assists → 0G 3 assists' Worst slump, 270 billion Real Superstars collapse

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